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WhatsApp Update

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Warning Date

Severity Level

Warning Number

Target Sector

9 December, 2021

● Critical

2021-4004

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Description:

WhatsApp has released a security update to address a vulnerability in the following products:

  • WhatsApp for Android
    • 2.21.22.7
  • WhatsApp Business for Android
    • 2.21.22.7

Threats:

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious image that will crash the program.

Best practice and Recommendations:

The CERT team encourages users to review WhatsApp security advisory and apply the necessary update:

Update instructions:

Go to the Play Store and search for WhatsApp. Tap UPDATE next to WhatsApp application.

Last updated at 9 December, 2021

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